https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92 and its effect on the adolescent brain en-us 2023-02-15 17:31:20 UTC 2023-02-24 18:07:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1721733931/55b0fbcc133905c9a453d6c9a3758a62/image_removebg_preview.png schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483841629 Synaptic pruning is the connections in the brain that are not used as much, so they are lost so that other connections can be strengthened.

Myelination is the insulation of neurons’ axons with a fatty substance called the myelin sheath, this helps speed up the processing of information. Myelination starts to increase in the prefrontal cortex during the adolescence 

During adolescence, Myelination and synaptic pruning increase, improving the efficiency of information processing. Neural connections between the prefrontal cortex and other regions of the brain are strengthened.

]]> 2023-02-15 17:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483841629 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483853217 The amygdala is located in the medial temporal lobe.  
The amygdala is apart of the limbic system in the brain. The amygdala is involved with emotions and emotional responses, this is particularly active during adolescent.
During adolescence, the amygdala grows in size and becomes more active. This growth in size results in rash and emotional behavior. 

]]> 2023-02-15 17:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483853217 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483857567 The prefrontal cortex is located on the most anterior portion of the frontal lobe, taking up  all three surfaces of the frontal lobe
The prefrontal cortex plays an important role in cognitive control functions including reasoning, problem solving, comprehension, impulse-control, creativity, and perseverance.
During adolescence, myelination and synaptic pruning in the prefrontal cortex increase which improves the efficiency of information processing. This growth takes a significant amount of time and can be uneven. 

]]> 2023-02-15 17:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483857567 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483859203 Nicotine mimics acetylcholine, an important chemical messenger in the brain. This ability to mimic these messengers, allows the nicotine to fool the brain cells that have a “nicotine receptor.” Nicotine also affects the brain's dopamine system, effecting desire, pleasure, reward, and impulse control.

]]> 2023-02-15 17:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483859203 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483861566 Initially, the effects of nicotine wear off within an hour or two, withdrawals set in a couple hours following. Nicotine risks addiction, mood disorders, and permanent lowered impulse control. Nicotine also changes how synapses are formed, harming the parts of the brain which control attention and learning.
Nicotine receptors in your brain will return to normal levels approximately a month after quitting.

]]> 2023-02-15 17:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483861566 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483864173 Adolescents are still developing. According to brain scans, cognitive control is not fully developed until adulthood because the prefrontal cortex is limited in connections as well as engagement. This area is responsible for judgement, impulse control, and planning. This can make it difficult for adolescents to refuse substances. Changes in dopamine and serotonin can also make adolescents more emotional and more responsive to reward and stress. This can also cause adolescents more susceptible to addiction.

]]> 2023-02-15 17:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2483864173 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490068986 2023-02-21 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490068986 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490070848 2023-02-21 17:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490070848 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490091418 2023-02-21 18:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2490091418 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494164126 2023-02-24 17:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494164126 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494209357 “Animal research by another Yale University scientist suggests that vaping during adolescence can lead to long-term brain changes, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder” addy says.]]> 2023-02-24 18:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494209357 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494210612  "A very brief, low-dose exposure to nicotine in early adolescence increases the rewarding properties of other drugs, including alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine — and these are long-term changes," ]]> 2023-02-24 18:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494210612 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494211354 2023-02-24 18:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494211354 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494212147 2023-02-24 18:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494212147 schmidtr14 https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494214088 Potential problems could include attention disorders like ADHD, impulse control issues and susceptibility to substance abuse]]> 2023-02-24 18:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/schmidtr14/j8m89wjo71jyof92/wish/2494214088